[CIVN-2026-0022] Security Restriction Bypass Vulnerability in Google Chrome

By Published On: January 19, 2026

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Security Restriction Bypass Vulnerability in Google Chrome 
Indian – Computer Emergency Response Team (https://www.cert-in.org.in)
Severity Rating: MEDIUM
Software Affected
Google Chrome prior to 143.0.7499.192 (Linux)
Google Chrome prior to 143.0.7499.192/.193 (Mac)
Google Chrome prior to 143.0.7499.192/.193 (Windows)
Overview
A vulnerability has been reported in Google Chrome, which could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the targeted system.
Target Audience:
All end -user organisations and individuals using affected Google Chrome for Desktop.
Impact Assessment:
Potential for high-level espionage operation.
Risk Assessment:
High risk of unauthorized access to sensitive data or arbitrary code execution.
Description
Google Chrome is a popular internet browser that is used for accessing the information available on the World Wide Web. It is designed for use on desktop computers, such as those running on windows, macOS, or Linux operating system.
Security Restriction Bypass vulnerability exists in Google Chrome due to Insufficient policy enforcement in WebView tag.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the targeted system.
Solution
Apply appropriate updates as mentioned by the vendor
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
Vendor Information
Google Chrome
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
References
Google Chrome
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
CVE Name
CVE-2025-0628
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